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City Council Meeting Minutes October 7, 2014 Page 16 of 27 have a high degree of confidence in the builder. If they don't have confidence in the builder and the project, it ultimately leads to the fiscal health of the City. She did believe the agreement adequately protects the City. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton moved to approve Resolution No. 61, Series 2014, seconded by Council member Loo. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6 -1. Council member Stolzmann voted no. Council member Lipton asked to be excused from the rest of the City Council Meeting. Council member Lipton left the meeting at 9:15 p.m. BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESENTATION — NOVEMBER BALLOT ISSUE Superintendent Bruce Messinger, Superintendent of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) and Diedre Pilch, BVSD Deputy Superintendent, made a presentation to the City Council regarding the 2014 BVSD Educational Facilities Master Plan initiative, which is on the November 2014 ballot. The Facilities Master Plan proposes to improve the educational environment; investing in infrastructure; investing in the future and improving operations. The Educational Facility Master Plan Budget totals $576,520,000. The Master Plan Projects includes the following: Facility Condition; Program Compatibility; Health /Physical Development; Sustainability; Educational Innovation; School Replacement; District -wide Support Campus; District Radio Upgrade; Information Technology; Early Childhood Education; New School in Erie and Centralized Special Education. Superintendent Messinger stressed the importance of sustainability and noted many of the school buildings contain asbestos. Fitness and health is also important as is security in the school. Schools will be equipped with new digital security cameras on the exterior of the middle and high schools. Deputy Superintendent Pilch explained there are two other issues, which must be addressed; one is the transportation facility safety and the second is a district -wide kitchen. They propose to improve and expand special education services, improve space for all day kindergarten and have preschool in all the communities. They also propose district -wide special education for students with autism, new innovations and technology. There will also be a Citizen's Oversight Committee. Superintendent Messinger explained this investment will extend the life of the schools in the communities. The over $500 Million ballot issue will also be investing in Boulder County. Jim Reed, BVSD Board Member stressed citizens will be involved in the process. He requested the City Council adopt a resolution of support.